Two folks have been discovered lifeless Tuesday at UC Irvine in what’s believed to be a murder-suicide.
College police have been referred to as round 3:52 p.m. for a report of a person and a girl on the bottom exterior the College of Social Sciences, mentioned Sgt. Karie Davies, an Irvine Police Division spokesperson.
Campus police referred to as Irvine police, who took over the investigation, Davies mentioned.
The 2 folks, who weren’t recognized, are believed to be associated, she mentioned. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
After a preliminary investigation, detectives discovered that the person was a former UC Irvine scholar, Davies mentioned. It wasn’t recognized Tuesday night time if the lady was affiliated with the college.
“It’s with nice disappointment that I inform you of the loss of life on campus of two people this afternoon,” UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman mentioned in an announcement. “We’re nonetheless gathering details about who the victims are and precisely what occurred, however regulation enforcement has knowledgeable us that there is no such thing as a ongoing hazard to our neighborhood.”
The college has arrange sources for college kids, college and employees members in want of assist, Gillman mentioned.
The chancellor inspired anybody who witnessed the incident or has data to name the UCI Police Division at (949) 824-5223.
